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Industrial fires

Flashpoint arson alert: Alarming rise in factory and industrial fire hazards

March 30, 2023

Examining the rising issue of factory fires. What is the context behind this growing problem? And how can arson be prevented? Read More

Wireless access control

The cost-saving and efficiency benefits of wireless access control

March 30, 2023

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IFSEC Global’s Annual Fire Safety Report 2023 – Is the industry ready to embrace a new safety culture?

EBOOK: Are you Protect Duty ready?

How is AI changing the security sector?

Mail screening

British embassies renew contract for x-ray scanners after spate of postal attacks across Europe

March 29, 2023

Following targeted postal attacks at embassies, the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office has renewed its contract with Todd Research. Read More

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IFSEC Global’s Annual Fire Safety Report 2023 – Is the industry ready to embrace a new safety culture?

March 29, 2023

Read the Fire Safety Report 2023, as we look at what’s changed in the last year and what’s on the horizon for the fire safety sector. Read More

Acquisitions

Halma makes acquisition of FirePro for €150 million

March 29, 2023

Continuing its growth strategy, Halma has acquired FirePro, the designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire suppression systems. Read More

Fire safety guidance

Fire safety guide: Fire hazards and safety procedures for flats

March 28, 2023

A guide to important fire safety procedures and requirements for flats and multi-occupied residential buildings. Read More

Product news

Security products round up – March 2023

March 28, 2023

IFSEC Global takes readers through the latest product launches and software updates to hit the security market throughout March 2023. Read More

Podcast

Podcast: Episode 11 – What’s next for access control? Lee Odess on the impact of Big Tech

March 28, 2023

Hear from Lee Odess, access control expert and influencer, on what the future holds as 'Big Tech' moves into the traditional security domain. Read More

Security in the cloud

How can your business benefit from a cloud-based video model?

March 27, 2023

How can your business benefit from a cloud-based video model? And what options are there to consider? We explore... Read More

case study

HMS Victory uses wireless fire detection as part of £35m renovation project

Guidance published for fire risk assessors

WATCH: Is there a lack of ethnic and cultural diversity in leadership in security & safety?

Residents forced to leave waterside apartment block in Ipswich with cladding ‘more flammable’ than Grenfell Tower

Homelessness charity enjoys safety and security improvements at community home

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How can your business benefit from a cloud-based video model?
How can your business benefit from a cloud-based video model? And what options are there to consider? We explore…
Hybrid surveillance upgrade for Finnish hypermarket chain
Prisma’s chain of hypermarkets in Finland has used IDIS to implement a video surveillance upgrade aimed to improve system usability.
How are universities taking advantage of the latest tech to improve security?
Exploring how the latest security technology is being used in universities to protect students, the workforce, and the wider communities.
Swiss rail network increases investment in video surveillance cameras
As part of its ‘security concept’, Swiss Federal Railways now has around 25,000 video surveillance cameras on its trains and at its stations.
AI company wins contract at Dhoho Kediri International Airport, Indonesia
Ipsotek installs its Computer Vision technology at the new Dhoho Kediri International Airport, Indonesia.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Distributor spotlight with ADI Global: “Pro AV is a great opportunity for security installers to expand into”
ADI Global expands on the opportunities open to security installers by expanding into Pro AV, and how the distributor can support customers.
Distributor spotlight with DTS.Solutions (U.K): “The shift in security comms from traditional two-way radio to broadband push-to-talk has been immense”
DTS.Solutions explores the explosion of broadband push-to-talk solutions for instant communication and benefits of unified security solutions.
“People may change jobs, but they don’t leave the security industry” – Bonnie Michelman on resilience and relationship building in security
Bonnie Michelman discusses the importance of association engagement, resilience for security professionals and much more.
“If you can validate WHY you’re implementing security measures, it’s much easier to get buy-in” – In conversation with the Security Institute’s new CE Angela Vernon-Lawson
Read our exclusive interview with Security Institute’s Chief Executive Angela Vernon-Lawson.
‘Keyvolution’: The drive towards the digitalisation of locks, keys and access management
As the wider security industry has digitalised, so to have locking and access solutions that Abloy develops to match customer demand.

IFSEC & FIREX: EVENT NEWS

FIREX returns! Innovation and legislation on the agenda at Europe’s biggest fire safety event
What can you expect at FIREX 2023? We explore what’s on the agenda for this year.
IFSEC is back! What can you expect from the UK’s largest and longest-running security event as it celebrates its 50th anniversary?
What can you expect at IFSEC 2023? We reveal everything that’s going on at the UK’s leading security event, taking place in May in London.
Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference to focus on high rise construction, sustainability and crisis management at FIREX 2023
The Tall Building Fire Safety Network will be running off-the-show floor conference sessions on 16, 17 and 18 May alongside FIREX 2023.
Engineers of Tomorrow back at IFSEC & FIREX for 2023!
The Engineers of Tomorrow security and fire apprenticeship competition will take place at IFSEC and FIREX between 16-18 May in London.
IFSEC and BSIA renew exclusive partnership for 2023
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce it has renewed its exclusive sponsorship partnership with IFSEC.

LATEST IN FIRE SAFETY

Flashpoint arson alert: Alarming rise in factory and industrial fire hazards
Examining the rising issue of factory fires. What is the context behind this growing problem? And how can arson be prevented?
IFSEC Global’s Annual Fire Safety Report 2023 – Is the industry ready to embrace a new safety culture?
Read the Fire Safety Report 2023, as we look at what’s changed in the last year and what’s on the horizon for the fire safety sector.
Halma makes acquisition of FirePro for €150 million
Continuing its growth strategy, Halma has acquired FirePro, the designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire suppression systems.
Fire safety guide: Fire hazards and safety procedures for flats
A guide to important fire safety procedures and requirements for flats and multi-occupied residential buildings.
HMS Victory uses wireless fire detection as part of £35m renovation project
As part of a £35 million project to conserve HMS Victory, Hyfire’s Taurus range has been installed to provide protection during works.

IFSEC Global Security and Fire News (new)

Industrial fires

Flashpoint arson alert: Alarming rise in factory and industrial fire hazards

Wireless access control

The cost-saving and efficiency benefits of wireless access control

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Mail screening

British embassies renew contract for x-ray scanners after spate of postal attacks across Europe

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IFSEC Global’s Annual Fire Safety Report 2023 – Is the industry ready to embrace a new safety culture?

Acquisitions

Halma makes acquisition of FirePro for €150 million

Fire safety guidance

Fire safety guide: Fire hazards and safety procedures for flats

Product news

Security products round up – March 2023

Podcast

Podcast: Episode 11 – What’s next for access control? Lee Odess on the impact of Big Tech

Security in the cloud

How can your business benefit from a cloud-based video model?

case study

HMS Victory uses wireless fire detection as part of £35m renovation project

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Guidance published for fire risk assessors

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WATCH: Is there a lack of ethnic and cultural diversity in leadership in security & safety?

Residents forced to leave waterside apartment block in Ipswich with cladding ‘more flammable’ than Grenfell Tower

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Homelessness charity enjoys safety and security improvements at community home

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